Cheap Flights from GJT to PHX: When to Fly from Grand Junction to Phoenix

 

The cheapest times to fly from GJT to PHX are

• January 1st to March 4th
• April 2nd to May 6th
• May 28th to June 10th
• August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of September 3rd and October 1st)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from GJT to PHX is early December. Prices can be as high as $461 for Sunday flights during mid to late November, or as low as $154 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Phoenix

Flying from Grand Junction, CO (GJT) to Phoenix, AZ (PHX) will usually cost between $184 to $335 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $187. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid to late November, with an average price of $342. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $155 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $243 can be considered a good price for a round-trip GJT to PHX flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the GJT to PHX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the GJT to PHX flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Grand Junction. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.34, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $42 (16%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $217. Return trip prices are from the PHX to GJT flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from GJT to PHX can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 46 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from GJT to PHX while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from GJT to PHX? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 438 miles or 705 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from GJT to PHX?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop GJT to PHX flight is about 1 hour 46 minutes.

How many flights go between Grand Junction, CO and Phoenix, AZ?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 44 available flights from GJT to PHX.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from GJT to PHX tend to depart late almost never compared to the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 7% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 82% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave PHX heading for GJT about 4 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Phoenix, AZ is about 2 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 4 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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